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PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Shokaku - Local "Secret Sauce" - Kokoro Care Packages
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October 30, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Shokaku - Local "Secret Sauce"

This hand-crafted Tosa Vinegar from Shokaku was originally brewed as...

Sansai in Japan: A Taste of the Mountains, a Taste of the Seasons
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October 11, 2019
Sansai in Japan: A Taste of the Mountains, A Taste of the Seasons

Among the celebrated seasonal produce, however, a long...

Find Someone Who Looks at You the Way Toshiki Looks at Blueberry Amazake Sorbet - Kokoro Care Packages
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September 27, 2019
Find Someone Who Looks at You the Way Toshiki Looks at Blueberry Amazake Sorbet

The Big Root podcast celebrates “Everywhere Japaneseness.”  When...

Yuzu
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September 22, 2019
Yuzu (柚子): Sweet, Tart and Perfectly Imperfect - Japan's Most Popular Citrus Fruit

Of the over 40 varieties of citrus fruit available in Japan...

Beyond Sumo – A Look at Japan’s Sports Culture
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September 19, 2019
Beyond Sumo – A Look at Japan’s Sports Culture

For most of the Western world, what comes...

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Luis Filipe Fukutani - Improving a Japanese Community Across Nations and Generations - Kokoro Care Packages
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September 07, 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Luis Filipe Fukutani - Improving a Japanese Community Across Nations and Generations

Luis Filipe Fukutani, a half-Japanese and half-Brazilian living...

More Than a Side Dish: A Brief Look at Rice in Japan
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September 04, 2019
More Than a Side Dish: A Brief Look at Rice in Japan

One of the most essential parts of Japanese...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Morishige - Egoma Kinako Nut Balls that Defy the Odds
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August 30, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Morishige - Egoma Kinako Nut Balls that Defy the Odds

Nutty, slightly sweet, and aromatic, your taste buds...